So I’m new to restoring an e28, specifically a 1988 535is. The car I bought has euro bumpers which I like, but he car came without the from air dam.
So here’s the question, can an original 535is air dam be fitted to a car with euro bumpers?
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535is from air dam
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Re: 535is from air dam
Yes but it would look stupid
The dam is held up by a bar supported under the US bumper. This bar has 5 supports that attach to the valance. There are two additional brackets from dam to valance at lower outside edge.
The dam bar might be able to be mounted to the valance with some creative metalwork but it will stick out a few inches in front of the bumper. This would put the dam out in front of the bumper, too, a stupid look.
Maybe with work you could mount the dam so as not to look stupid but I'd spent my time looking for an aftermarket euro air dam of which some on this board have reproduced. They look better, too
The dam is held up by a bar supported under the US bumper. This bar has 5 supports that attach to the valance. There are two additional brackets from dam to valance at lower outside edge.
The dam bar might be able to be mounted to the valance with some creative metalwork but it will stick out a few inches in front of the bumper. This would put the dam out in front of the bumper, too, a stupid look.
Maybe with work you could mount the dam so as not to look stupid but I'd spent my time looking for an aftermarket euro air dam of which some on this board have reproduced. They look better, too
Re: 535is from air dam
thanks. It would look stupid. I'm trying to find a spoiler that looks ok.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a vendor's page?
Wouldn't it be nice to have a vendor's page?
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Re: 535is from air dam
https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=10070
Lots of dead pics and lots of parts no longer available but images of many.
Just ask in forsaleparts forum and see who has what that is € specific. Not gonna find anything new except repops without a year of searching.
Lots of dead pics and lots of parts no longer available but images of many.
Just ask in forsaleparts forum and see who has what that is € specific. Not gonna find anything new except repops without a year of searching.
Re: 535is from air dam
The reproduction Hartge spoiler and the repro Alpina both look great on these cars. If you already have the Euro bumper, you're a good way along.
Check with Paul LaDue (he'll probably see this thread), a member here. He can hook you up.
Check with Paul LaDue (he'll probably see this thread), a member here. He can hook you up.
Re: 535is from air dam
Thanks
I like the Alpina and there’s also a Pfeba spoiler
Google is a pretty good resource too. Pictures with websites that sometimes are still active.
I like the Alpina and there’s also a Pfeba spoiler
Google is a pretty good resource too. Pictures with websites that sometimes are still active.
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Re: 535is from air dam
the Euro M5 front "chin" spoiler is still available. i have one, that was purchased from these folks, and it's a true NOS unit.
https://www.classiceuroparts.com/produc ... -original/
https://www.classiceuroparts.com/produc ... -original/